Galvanize Sheffield aims to spark new interest in contemporary metal design and shed light on innovations in the manufacturing of metal products in the city. Now in its 4th year, Galvanize Sheffield 2011 will show the best in contemporary metal through a range of exhibitions and events taking place in venues across the city. 

Galvanize Sheffield 24 March - 24 April 2011

www.galvanizefestival.com

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BABA Festival Forge In

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet   

Easter Weekend - Sat 23 April & Sun 24 April     

10.00-16.00     

£3.00 Adults, Children FREE

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The Sheffield Hallmark

Kelham Island Museum

24 March - 24 April

Normal opening times and entry charges apply 

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Kelham Island Museum cancels Christmas market

MEDIA STATEMENT
02 December 2010

Sheffield Industrial Museum Trust has reluctantly made the decision to cancel their annual Victorian Christmas Market, which was due to take place this weekend (Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December) at Kelham Island Museum.

John Hamshere Chief Executive of Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust said,
"It is with huge regret that we are cancelling the Christmas market.
"Due to the weather conditions in Sheffield and advice from the authorities not to travel unless necessary, the decision was made to cancel the event.
"This was a tough decision and it was made in the interest of public safety. It is a sad blow for Kelham Island Museum"

The event this year was set to be the 19th annual Victorian Christmas Market, the biggest event in the Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust calendar. Last year it attracted over 12,000 visitors and the cancellation will have a significant impact for the Museum which is a charitable trust.

Stall holders are being contacted and anyone who would like further information are advised to visit the website www.simt.co.uk email ask@simt.co.uk or call 0114 272 2106.

ENDS

Media enquiries please contact Nichola Atherton at Ruby Slippers on 0114 2217487 or 07855745521 - nichola@rubyslippers.co.uk

Families can enjoy free admission to Kelham Island Museum on Sunday 20 June.

Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust is opening its doors free of charge as part of the citywide festivities taking place during Sheffield Children's Festival 2010.

Make it a special Father's Day treat or simply a family get together but don't miss the Melting Shop Children's Play Area and the mighty River Don Engine running at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. A Family Brunch menu will be available in the Furnace Cafe.

The Museum will also be hosting 'A Night at the Museum' Family Sleepover on Saturday 19 June in conjunction with the Sheffield Children's Festival where brave families will spend a night behind our closed Museum doors ... if they dare!

There was water,water everywhere at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet this Sunday as famlies enjoyed the first Abbeydale Family Sunday of the 2010 season with activities showcasing Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust use of renewable energy sources through the years.

'Mr Tyzack', Living History owner of Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet took tours around the Hamlet highlighting the part waterwheels played in the Hamlet's industrial heritage as a rural scythe and steelworks and one of the largest water powered industrial complexes on the River Sheaf.

The Education through Angling team teamed up with Sheffield City Council's City Ecology Service to give youngsters the chance to learn more about the creatures crawling around nearby rivers, taking them under the microscope before releasing them safely back into their natural habitat.

Kids could also make a creepy crawly of their own with arts and crafts activities taking place throughout the event.

Also attending and demonstrating renewable energy sources was Solar Active and Bumford Solar whose Solar Panels help to heat the boiler at Kelham Island Museum which in turn runs the mighty River Don Engine.

The Friends of Botanical Gardens Plant Sale demonstrated planting as part of their first Plant Sale at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet and at the Heeley City Farm stand kids could have a go at badge-making in advance of the upcoming Heeley Festival next weekend.

Don't miss the next Abbeydale Family Sunday - Traditional Crafts and Skills - taking place on Sunday 4 July and packed with local craftspeople demonstrating their trades.